Peer Leaders are undergraduate students who support their peers in WISCIENCE programs and courses while learning valuable leadership skills. Find out more about Amrutha and her experience as a returning Peer Leader!
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Fourth (in spring 2024)
Major: Neurobiology
Hometown: Minnesota
If you could choose anyone to be a mentor to you, who would it be?
My mom.
What is your favorite place on campus?
The 80.
What do you like most about Madison?
The nature.
What are your favorite snacks for a study session?
Takis.
If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
A hippo because they are adorable.
What is an academic accomplishment that you are proud of?
Presenting my research at PAS (a conference).
What sparked your interest in STEM?
Bill Nye the Science Guy.
What is your vision for life after graduation?
I am still figuring it out, but hopefully graduate school!
What advice would you give a friend considering becoming a peer leader?
It is such a cool position where you meet a lot of people. I would just try to connect with them wherever they may be in their academic journeys.
What have you learned through your experience of being a peer leader?
I’ve learned how important it is to listen to best help others.
Meet the rest of the WISCIENCE Peer Leaders.
Learn more about the WISCIENCE Peer Leader program.